University of Colorado System
Computer Communications Specialization
University of Colorado System

Computer Communications Specialization

Launch your career in computer network & security. Provide an introduction to fundamental network architecture concepts and network design alternatives

Xiaobo Zhou

Instructor: Xiaobo Zhou

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Specialization - 4 course series

Fundamentals of Network Communication

Course 115 hours4.6 (2,354 ratings)

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Category: TCP/IP
Category: Digital Communications
Category: OSI Models
Category: Network Protocols
Category: Network Planning And Design
Category: Computer Networking
Category: System Programming
Category: General Networking
Category: Network Routing
Category: Network Architecture
Category: Data Integrity

Peer-to-Peer Protocols and Local Area Networks

Course 215 hours4.7 (529 ratings)

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Category: Network Protocols
Category: Local Area Networks
Category: Wireless Networks
Category: Computer Networking
Category: Network Architecture
Category: Data Integrity
Category: Network Performance Management
Category: TCP/IP

Packet Switching Networks and Algorithms

Course 317 hours4.7 (447 ratings)

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Category: Network Routing
Category: Local Area Networks
Category: Network Performance Management
Category: TCP/IP
Category: Algorithms
Category: Routing Protocols
Category: Network Architecture
Category: Network Protocols
Category: Computer Networking
Category: OSI Models

TCP/IP and Advanced Topics

Course 416 hours4.7 (740 ratings)

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Category: TCP/IP
Category: Network Security
Category: Software-Defined Networking
Category: Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)
Category: Computer Networking
Category: Network Protocols
Category: Virtualization
Category: Network Routing

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Xiaobo Zhou
University of Colorado System
4 Courses145,697 learners

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